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Trouble sleeping after TKR: What helped you sleep?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 28 10:46am | Replies (127)
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Trouble sleeping post TKR is not unusual. I would get up and go on my stationary bike for 5 minutes or walk around. When lying in bed one doesn’t get the same blood flow as they do during movement. You can also try lying on your back, elevate your legs and do bicycle riding exercises.
Perhaps ask your doctor for a prescription for Lyrica. This helps with nerve pain but also helps with sleeping

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evon | @evon | Feb 3, 2023

Thanks for those tips. I have wondered if the pain could have neurological component and I did do a little more walking last night before retiring and think that too might be good idea. I tried using Diclofenac 8% Ointment last night and it definitely helped. Will discuss Lyrica with dr today.

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